im currently fitting up my turbo on my ef and i ran into the crossmember problem. the downpipe almost fits but needs just a lil modz to make it fit. i heard u can grind it or cut it out a lil and it works? im on a low budget so i cant afford an aftermarket one.. so for now i need to grind it out? does anyone have and easier way to cut it out or just keep grinding. and do it the best i can? can someone please give me some feed back asap so i can get this project on its way? bc after that i should be good bc i have all my peices i need to get it up and ruining.. thanks in advnaced.......

 

Just turn the grinder sideways and use as a cutter. I had to grind mine down but I just had a lsvtec motor.

 

yeah, I just cut some out to make my JDm R header fit in my DA. it will be ok. There are some nice traction bars out there but they are allll $$$$!
Hank

 

thanks guys... so far i took the crossmember off and im grinding it ever soo nicley lol.. and im going to do it outta the car... ill see what happens... thanks

 

I ran into this trouble, Im debating wether cutting it or not. Wont handling be affected? I want to buy a hytech header or just a 4-1 type r header but, Im worried that handling will be affected. What has been your experiences for those who have cut their cross member to fit a header.

 

just get an aftermarket crossmember

 

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srsly.

 

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save cash then buy one

 

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^truth^

why hack up such a vital part when aftermarket bars can be had for pretty cheap now

 

witch after market crossmember clears the hytech header because i'v read that some after market crossmembers don't clear some race headers

 

aftermarket traction bars arnt cheap, OP is broke. doesnt add up. cutting the stock x member is just as bad. why not get a DP that fits?

 

this is what i have

http://www.innovativemounts.co...59111

 

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I bought mine for $180 shipped. Brand new.

Innovative mounts x-members go used for dirt cheap all day long.

 

if it only needs a little removed just use a big f'ing hammer to dent it out of the way but carefully of course trial fit it often